The post discusses the shaduf, an ancient irrigation tool used in Egypt and Mesopotamia to lift water. It explains its components, how it works as a simple machine, cultural significance, and historical context. The post includes instructions to build a shaduf as a hands-on STEM project, promoting learning through creativity.
Category: Science
Preschool Science Concoctions Lab
Welcome to my Young Scientists at Play series where I create colourful fun preschool science activities. The goal here was for my two youngest girls to handle science equipment and explore confidently. During this particular week in our homeschool Lillie helped me to create and run a preschool science concoctions lab. Check it out! I've…
History of Science {Unit Study}
If you've been reading this blog for any length of time, you will know that I primarily teach my children using history unit studies, until they are ready to steer their own learning. History allows me to cover pretty much every subject under the sun. This exposes them to many learning experiences and allows me…
Homeschool Preschool Science Area
The idea to create a homeschool preschool science area had been whizzing about in my head for weeks. I honestly tried not to go too mad, but inevitably I did just that! Perusing Amazon, I came across this beautiful, colourful science equipment. I, of course, pressed buy before my brain had connected with my fingers...…
Homeschool Astronomy Presentation
Welcome to our homeschool astronomy presentation! I hope you are sitting comfortably and are ready for the journey of your life... This was one of my most favourite presentations! The children were about seven at the time. We had just finished Apologia Astronomy curriculum. It had given us a taste of just how exciting homeschool…
Boats and Ships STEM Activities
We have just finished a huge Edwardian Era study covering lots of different subjects. Last term our focus was on the Wright Brothers and flight; this term it has been the Polar Explorers (who sailed to the Antarctic in ships) and the Sinking of the Titanic (which, of course was a ship!). Handily, this led…
Learning About Flight Efforts in the 1900s
It was during the early 1900's that flight took off (pardon the pun😁), with the very realistic possibility that man would take to the skies. I have to be honest and say that teaching flight wasn't necessarily something that filled me with excitement. Choosing it as our science study for our 1900-1910 learning was maybe…
Homeschooling with MEL Science: Burning Magnesium
Welcome to our latest post on MEL Science: Burning Magnesium. It has been a long time since this was done back in April, and I am only just getting round to writing about it! Yay me! As usual, I had Abigail prepare for this experiment by reading the lesson on the MEL Science website. Some…
Homeschooling with MEL Science: Green Sparklers
Each Tuesday afternoon, I get to spend time with my precious Abigail. Usually we do some chemistry from MEL Chemistry. Abigail wants to be a missionary doctor when she is older and has always had a fascination with anything scientific. MEL Science is a GREAT way for Abs to do some real grown up science.…
Homeschooling with the Curiosity Box
Abigail was given two science subscriptions for her Christmas present this year. The first was for MEL Chemistry, the other was for the Curiosity Box. Fortunately, these have been a great addition to her studies. She really enjoys Homeschooling Science and Engineering with Curiosity Box. I do the MEL Chemistry with her, and intend to…
Homeschooling with MEL Chemistry: Growing Tin Dendrite
Once a week, on a Tuesday afternoon, Abigail and I get together and do some science together. Usually it is from a company called MEL Science, with whom we have a monthly subscription (Abigail's Christmas present this year). Last week we began with growing a tin hedgehog. The second activity we did was to grow…
Homeschooling with MEL Chemistry: Making a Tin Hedgehog
Once a week, on a Tuesday afternoon, Abigail and I get together and do some science together. Usually it is from a company called MEL Science, with whom we have a monthly subscription (Abigail's Christmas present this year). The first activity we did was to grow a tin hedgehog. Making a Tin Hedgehog: The Box…
Nothing Much Changes…
My younger girls have been doing some science experiments lately. We bought Abigail a subscription to two science boxes for Christmas. Each month she will receive one box from Curiosity Box and another from MEL Science. The Curiosity Box contains about four experiments in it, with instructions and everything one needs to carry them out.…
Astronomy Unit Study: Unit Four – Planet Venus
Welcome to unit four of our astronomy studies! Lately, we have been learning all about Planet Venus. As before, we have been using Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Astronomy. Also, I have access to Everyday Astronomy from School House Teachers, as well as lots of bits and pieces I used with my older ones that I…
Astronomy: Unit One – The Solar System
For our study into the solar system, we used the Apologia Text Book and accompanying Notebook. I also have access to Everyday Astronomy from School House Teachers, as well as lots of bits and pieces I used with my older ones that I have collected over the years. Goals for Studying the Solar System Learn…